Foxpro App ran in VirtualPC but not Parallels

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by AliasCreative, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. AliasCreative

    AliasCreative Bit poster

    Messages:
    2
    I've encountered a problem with Parallels for the Mac.

    The reason I purchased this software is for one purpose only: to run a custom-written application I have used since 1997. It was written in Foxpro. I was able to run it on a Mac using VirtualPC. However, when I set it up on Parallels, I initially receive a message that "File A1 can't be found" followed by persistent messages that "File A2 can't be found" which renders my program virtually useless.

    I had first installed Windows 7 into Parallels. Because my copy of VirtualPC ran WindowsXP, I next loaded XP onto Parallels in case the operating system was causing the problem, but experienced the same error message.

    If I can't run my program using Parallels, this software does me no good. Any ideas or help you can provide?

    Thanks.

    John
     
  2. AliasCreative

    AliasCreative Bit poster

    Messages:
    2
    Works in vmware

    In the meantime, I've downloaded the trial version of vmware Fusion and my application runs perfectly on Windows 7. I would hate to think I've wasted my money on purchasing Parallels, but if no one can help me with this it looks like I will have to purchase a copy of Fusion and go that route.

    John
     

Share This Page